Safety Data Sheet

Alco Clean
1. Identification
Trade name of product : Alco Clean
Other Shipping Name : None allocated
Supplier Address : Symbio Australia Pty Ltd
71 Stradbroke Street Heathwood
Queensland 4110 Australia
Supplier Contact Details : Phone: 1300 4 Symbio, email: sds@symbio.com.au
Emergency telephone number : Poisons Information 131126
Material uses : Alcohol Cleaner-Sanitiser
Product dilution information : Use Dilution As Supplied
Date of issue : 06 March 2020

2. Hazards identification
Product AS SOLD
NOT classified as DANGEROUS GOODS by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG
Code) for Transport by Road and Rail.
This material is HAZARDOUS according to Safe Work Australia’s GHS Criteria.

Hazard Category
Eye Irritation - Category 2A

Signal Word: WARNING

Hazard Statements:
Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements:
Prevention:
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear eye/face protection.

Response:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice.

Storage: Store in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

General Phrases: Keep out of reach of children.

Note: Product is NON HAZARDOUS when diluted 1:2 with water.

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3. Composition/information on ingredients
Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION

Ingredient name CAS number Proportion % TWA mg/m3 STEL mg / m3

Quaternary ammonium 68424-93-3 and <5 None Allocated None Allocated
compounds 68424-85-1
Ingredients, determined not to be hazardous according to Safe Work Australia criteria, and not dangerous according to
the ADG Code, make up the product concentration to 100%.

4. First-aid measures
Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Eye contact : Rinse with plenty of running water. Seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Skin contact : Remove contaminated clothing (wash before re-use). Then rinse with plenty of running
water. Seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Give water to drink. Seek medical advice if
symptoms occur.
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Specific Hazards arising from
the chemical
Special protective equipment
and precautions for fire-
fighters
Hazchem Code
Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
: Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use an extinguisher agent
suitable for the surrounding fire.
: No specific hazard.
: Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes. Fire fighters to wear self-contained
breathing apparatus in the event of a fire.
: No Hazchem Code applicable.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Methods for cleaning up
Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
: Use PPE when handling any spills, including gloves, safety glasses and appropriate
footwear.
: Contain spill using appropriate bunding or capping.
: Spills may be slippery. Small spills use mop and bucket, for lager spills contain with
absorbent material, collect and dispose.

Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Handling : Use clean dispensing equipment, use appropriate PPE, always add product to water when
diluting.
Storage : Keep container upright and cool and dry. Ensure good housekeeping in storage area.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Occupational exposure limits : No information available.

Engineering measures : Use sensible work practices that reduce operator exposure to the product.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided, and air is moving constantly in the area of
use while drum is open. Avoid direct inhalation of mists. Keep containers closed when
not in use.

Personal Protection No PPE required under normal use. However, the following PPE may be considered to
reduce risk of exposure.
Eyes : Safety glasses.
Hands : Chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory : Respiratory protection should be used if there is a risk of exposure to high vapour
concentrations. Respirators should comply with AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a
state/territory authority.
Skin : Gloves should be used for instances of prolonged contact.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Physical state : Clear Liquid
Colour : Colourless
Odour : Lemon
pH : 7.5 – 8.5
Flash point (oC) : N.A.
Boiling point (oC) : N.A.
Specific Gravity (g/ml @ 25C) : 0.97 – 0.99
Solubility : Completely soluble in water

10. Stability and reactivity

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Reactivity : None known
Stability : Stable under normal storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous : None known
Reactions
Conditions to avoid : None known
Incompatible Materials : None known

11. Toxicological information

Potential health effects
Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Ingestion : May irritate intestinal tract and mouth causing discomfort.
Eye : May cause irritation, reddening of eyes.
Skin : May cause irritation to the skin.
Inhalation : Inhalation of fumes may irritate airways.
Chronic : Prolonged contact with concentrated product may cause dermatitis and defatting of skin.

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12. Ecological information

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Ecotoxicity data
Persistence/degradability
Mobility in Soil
Other adverse effects
: No known significant effects.
: No known significant effects.
: Expected to be toxic to aquatic species.

13. Disposal considerations

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION
Methods of disposal : Containers should be emptied as completely as practical before disposal. If possible,
recycle containers either in-house or send to recycle company. If this is not practical,
send to a commercial waste disposal site.

14. Transport information

Product AS SOLD and AT USE DILUTION

Regulation UN Number Proper shipping name Class Packing group Additional information
ADG None None Allocated None None Allocated None Allocated
Allocated Allocated

15. Regulatory information

Product AS SOLD
NOT classified as DANGEROUS GOODS by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG
Code) for Transport by Road and Rail.
This material is HAZARDOUS according to Safe Work Australia’s GHS Criteria.
This material is NOT a SCHEDULED POISON according to the SUSMP.
All ingredients are listed on AICS.

Hazard Category
Eye Irritation - Category 2A

Signal Word: WARNING

Hazard Statements:
Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements:
Prevention:
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear eye/face protection.

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Response:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice.

Storage: Store in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
General Phrases: Keep out of reach of children.

16. Other information

Literature References : Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons.
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail.
Workplace exposure standards, Safe Work Australia.
Hazardous Sunstances/Chemicals Information System, Safe Work Australia.
Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals.
Raw material suppliers’ SDS
Symbio Traffic Light System
Classified as
Classified as Hazardous
Dangerous Goods
according to the Globally
according to the
Harmonised System of
Australian Code for the
Traffic Light Transport of
Classification and labelling of Notes
Chemicals (GHS) as adopted by
Dangerous Goods by
Work, Health and Safety
Road and Rail (7th
regulations, Australia.
edition) (ADG7)
PLUS products that are NOT Classified as
Dangerous Goods according to ADG7,
but classified as Corrosive to eyes and
RED ✓ ✓ skin and/or Aspiration Hazard Category
1 and/or Toxic to humans according to
the GHS as adopted by Work, Health and
Safety regulations, Australia
EXCLUDING products that are classified
as Corrosive to eyes and skin and/or
Aspiration Hazard Category 1 and/or
AMBER  ✓ Toxic to humans according to the GHS as
adopted by Work, Health and Safety
regulations, Australia
GREEN  

Prepared by : Australian Chemical Services Pty Ltd (0411 863 178)

This Safety Data Sheet is the first issue under the direction of the PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS of December 2011. The information sourced for the preparation of this document was
correct and complete at the time or writing to the best of the writer’s knowledge. The document represents the
commitment to the company’s responsibilities surrounding the supply of this product, undertaken in good faith. This
document should be taken as a safety guide for the product and its recommended uses but is in no way an absolute
authority. Please consult the relevant legislation and regulations governing the use and storage of this type of
product.
END OF SAFETY DATA SHEET

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